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Old 05-15-2018 | 03:06 PM
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Brake Question

!971 Cuda stock Disc/drum, rebuilt original calipers. When take the car out cold, brakes are fine. After a bit of cruising, back home now, front brakes lock up(feels like E-brake is on, but isn't). Rears are okay(free wheeling).
What's going on? Where do I start. The master has been replaced also. Driving season is upon us, would like to sort this out. Help! Thank you!
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Old 05-15-2018 | 08:40 PM
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I would suggest replacing the front and rear rubber hoses if not already done, one may be collapsing
Old 05-15-2018 | 09:28 PM
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The lines were replaced during restoration,about 10 year ago, but that’s a good suggestion.
Old 05-16-2018 | 02:34 PM
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Wrong master cylinder? Drum - Drum with residual valves in both outlets?
Old 05-16-2018 | 03:50 PM
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Do the easy stuff first. Make sure the wheel cylinders or the calibers aren't locking up with heat.

When the breaks start acting up, get home, pop the wheel and have someone pump the pedal.
See what the cylinder does.

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Old 05-17-2018 | 09:51 AM
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Why not upgrade to a modern set of brakes? It would be safer.
Old 05-18-2018 | 02:55 PM
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Did you mix up the ft and rear on the master.
Old 10-09-2018 | 08:50 PM
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Was back at it today. Jacked car up cold, wheel spun freely. Started car let run few minutes, wheel spins freely. Pumped brakes couple of times, fronts lock up tight. Turn car off and loosen masters four bolts, and brakes release. Is it a faulty master, or rod adjustment? Or something else? Master part number is Napa P2066.
Master was replaced 2 years ago, never had problem before? WTH thanks!

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Old 10-10-2018 | 06:32 PM
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I turned in the booster rod a turn and 1/2, problem solved.If someone could tell me how you get .30 clearance, I’d give it a try.
Old 10-13-2018 | 07:12 PM
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My guess would be to measure it at the booster with the bolts loose
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